Accounting Associate

Bluefors; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefors in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Finance and Accounting team. This mid-level, full-time role supports Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, reporting to the Controller and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely financial transactions.

You will handle bank transactions, customer payments, invoicing, cash application, and credit evaluations; prepare journal entries; reconcile General Ledger accounts; assist with month-end

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of AR/AP and payroll processes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day AR, AP, and Payroll functions.
• Review and record bank transactions and customer payments.
• Prepare customer invoices and apply cash.
• Assist with month-end close and regulatory filings.
• Provide backup across accounting functions as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

General Ledger

Month-end close

Regulatory filings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Accounting Associate at Bluefors, Syracuse, United States, US. A mid-level full time position in the Sales team, listed under business operations.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Associate to join our Finance and Accounting team in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the company's financial operations across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. You will work closely with the Controller and other internal teams to ensure financial transactions are accurate, timely, and properly recorded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow their skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Interested? Keep reading!

Your responsibilities will include… supporting the day-to-day Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions. You will review and record bank transactions, customer payments, deposits, wire transfers, and related fees; prepare customer invoices; apply cash; support customer collections and follow up on outstanding balances; and assist with evaluating customer creditworthiness. You will prepare and enter journal entries, balance and reconcile General Ledger accounts, maintain accounting records and procedures, and assist with month-end close activities and applicable regulatory filings.

In Accounts Payable, you will review and voucher invoices, match invoices to receiving documentation and open purchase orders, respond to vendor inquiries, maintain vendor files and required tax documentation, process monthly credit card activity, and maintain financial and spending analyses. You will also provide backup support across accounting functions as needed. In Payroll, you will process weekly hourly and salaried payroll, audit new-hire information, manage timesheets, process terminations and garnishments, reconcile HSA and 401(k) deposits, prepare payroll journal entries, track missed deductions and third-party sick pay, and reconcile payroll General Ledger accounts.